We’re going to be tempted by the enemy; it’s a part of life. But if we are on God’s team, we have been given weapons to resist. In the famous battle between Jesus and Satan in Matthew 4, Jesus defeated Satan by using the Word. Satan could not counter. We…
New Year 2025
Several things have “come to me” over the years that make me more aware of how to live the Christian life. As we enter into a new year, let’s pay attention. Don’t go there! A person goes down a street and accidentally falls into a construction hole. The lesson here?…
Advent
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Advent Week 3 and 4
As we learned last week, the word “advent” means, “coming” or “arrival”. They were awaiting the arrival of our Savior and King during this Christmas season. We talked about HOPE and PEACE last week and, this week, I’m going to move it up a little, and focus on JOY and…
Advent
“But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, are only a small village among all the people of Judah. Yet a ruler of Israel, whose origins are in the distant past, will come from you on my behalf.” (Micah 5:2) The word Advent originates from a Latin word “Adventus” which means “coming” or…
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Ways To Be Thankful
As we have passed the Thanksgiving holiday, let us not stop being thankful. Here are three things to think about and practice every day. Be Thankful in Actions. “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God…